Valerie Bivens
St Louis
Summary
Results-driven Project Manager with a proven track record in managing large-scope projects, enhancing team collaboration, and ensuring budget compliance through detailed review, planning, and vendor management.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Coordinator/Manager
Gonzalez Companies
St. Louis
11.2015 - Current
- Developed and coordinated project schedules and timelines to ensure the timely completion of deliverables.
- Reviewed plans and specifications for project accuracy, completion, and approval.
- Assisted teams in resource allocation and task assignment for efficient project execution.
- Coordinated with internal departments as well as external vendors to ensure successful completion of tasks.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues promptly, maintaining a positive brand image.
- Implemented quality control measures to uphold project requirements and company standards.
- Responsible for project spending requirements and invoicing for multi-million-dollar infrastructure projects.
Account Manager
Direct Impact
St. Louis
08.2001 - 12.2006
- Managed client relationships for manufacturing and travel clients.
- Developed marketing plans with budget allocations, and testing strategies.
- Collaborated with internal creative teams to deliver high-quality products and services.
- Managed all tactical program activities, including list purchase, data manipulation, and printing services.
Account Supervisor
DIMAC Direct
St. Louis
06.1996 - 07.2001
- Managed client relationship for multi-million dollar financial, software and apparel clients
- Prepared project-specific briefs, coordinated concept development, and presented final creative recommendations.
- Responsible for all day-to-day production processes, including telemarketing, database management, budget, inventories, and back-end data analysis.
- Selected to interface on the client's behalf with their vendors to ensure the integrity of the information.
Education
MBA - Business - Administration and Marketing
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA08-1994
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
St. Louis University
St. Louis, MO05-1992
Skills
- Project management
- Schedule coordination
- Customer relationship management
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Vendor coordination/management
- Budget coordination
Timeline
Project Coordinator/Manager
Gonzalez Companies
11.2015 - Current
Account Manager
Direct Impact
08.2001 - 12.2006
Account Supervisor
DIMAC Direct
06.1996 - 07.2001
MBA - Business - Administration and Marketing
University of San Diego
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
St. Louis University